September 25, 2017 –
1:04 PM

When the credits come up at the movies, the pages in a book run out, or the last commercial rolls over the end of a television episode, the story might be over. But the discussion is just getting started. Here at Act Four, we’ll get together every week to talk about the best (and worst) in pop culture. We’ll also try to sort out why the stories we love mean so much to us, and what they mean for the rest of the world.

Today –
11:03 AM

This is the chat you're looking for! Join us every Tuesday to talk about everything else!
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Live chat with Alexandra Petri at 11 a.m. ET. Submit questions and comments for her to respond to now.
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<a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/linksets/compost-live/2010/07/06/ABHbo0D_linkset.html">Past ComPost Live Chats</a>
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Connect on Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/petridishes">@petridishes</a> And catch up with the blog <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost">here!</a>

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Alexandra Petri,

Today –
10:52 AM

Gene Weingarten held his monthly chat with readers.
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<strong>About this chat:</strong>
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At one time or another, Below the Beltway has managed to offend persons of both sexes as well as individuals belonging to every religious, ethnic, regional, political and socioeconomic group. If you know of a group we have missed, please write in and the situation will be promptly rectified. "Rectified" is a funny word.
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<i>Important, secret note to readers:</i> The management of The Washington Post apparently does not know this chat exists, or it would have been shut down long ago. Please do not tell them. Thank you.
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New to Chatological Humor? <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/05/AR2005120501314.html"> Read the FAQ.</a>

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Gene Weingarten,

Today –
11:57 AM

Today –
1:00 PM

Chat with Post columnist Eugene Robinson about his latest columns and political news today at 1 p.m.
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Read Eugene's latest: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/if-trumps-not-a-white-supremacist-he-does-a-good-impression/2017/09/25/f070e250-a22b-11e7-b14f-f41773cd5a14_story.html?utm_term=.26c72ac418a9">If Trump’s not a white supremacist, he does a good impression
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Thursday –
11:00 AM

Erica Burns is a Bethesda designer who can guide clients through the world of plumbing fixtures as well as beautiful fabrics and furniture, plus arranging accessories. Her company Erica Burns Interiors is one of 23 design firms participating in the 2017 DC Design House in Potomac that is open September 30 to October 29. Burns designed the Upstairs Family room where she styled a beautiful built-in bookcase and other vignettes.
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Every week, Jura Koncius helps you in your quest to achieve domestic bliss. She and weekly guests, whether Martha Stewart, the Property Brothers or Nate Berkus, answer your decorating and design questions. Jura is always happy to whip out her paint chips, track down a hard-to-find piece of furniture or offer her seasoned advice on practical living and decluttering. For more than 10 years, Home Front has been an online conversation about the best way to make your home comfortable, stylish and fun. We invite you to submit questions and share you own great tips, ideas and gripes. No problem is too big or too small, send them over.

Thursday –
12:00 PM

Join Post TV critic Hank Stuever to talk about everything TV -- his latest reviews, what you're watching, and the good, bad and so-bad-it's-good of TV.<br /><br />
Here's what Hank would watch if he wasn't paid to watch TV: "Game of Thrones," "The Americans," "The Amazing Race" and "Shameless." Lately he's been digging "The Vietnam War" "The Deuce," "Loudermilk," "Transparent" and "Better Things."

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Hank Stuever,

Thursday –
1:00 PM

Every other Thursday, Washington Post Weekend and Food reporter Fritz Hahn discusses happy hours, new cocktail destinations, local beers, date ideas and the late-night scene.
Of course, he's also happy to talk about staples of the old Got Plans chats, such as weekend getaways, brunch spots, new exhibits and other ways to have fun in the Washington D.C. area.